Zelensky says Russia is targeting 'ordinary life' with strikes on Ukraine's data centres

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that recent Russian strikes on data centres across Ukraine are aimed at undermining the routines of ordinary life, describing the attacks as an effort to disrupt people's ability to stay connected, study and work.

The strikes form part of a broader pattern of attacks on Ukraine's civilian and digital infrastructure that Kyiv says have intensified in recent months, targeting facilities that support everyday services relied upon by millions of Ukrainians rather than solely military assets.

Digital infrastructure as a target

Zelensky's comments underscore growing concern in Kyiv over the vulnerability of digital and communications infrastructure during the war, with officials warning that damage to data centres can have cascading effects on essential services, from remote work and education to public communication systems.

Ukrainian authorities have continued to call for stronger international support to help protect and repair critical infrastructure, framing the attacks as part of a deliberate strategy to wear down civilian resilience alongside the war's frontline military dimensions.